Shahi Exports, one of India’s largest apparel exporters,
has partnered with Innovo Fiber LLC to expand the use of
Fibre52 cotton pretreatment technology across its textile opera
tions. The partnership combines Fibre52’s patented biochemical
technology with Shahi’s large manufacturing capacity. Together, they aim to make cotton processing more resource-efficient
within large-scale textile production.
Cotton pretreatment is one of the most resource-heavy stages in
textile manufacturing. Fibre52 offers a low-temperature process
that can be easily integrated into existing systems. It uses
approved chemicals under ZDHC MRSL v3.1 and OEKO-TEX
standards. This method helps retain the natural softness and
wax of cotton fibres while removing the need for harsh chemicals
like caustic soda and reducing overall resource use.
As part of its future plans, Shahi aims to convert about 25
percent of its knit processing capacity to this new system, which
equals nearly 3,000 tonnes per year. This marks the shift from
testing to full-scale industrial use within its operations.
Both companies plan to continue working together over the long
term. Their focus will be on expanding the use of this technology,
applying it across more product categories, and building scalable solutions for more sustainable textile manufacturing.